Scotland 1 Lion - Francis and Mary, 1558 – 1560

2nd Period, Countermark of 1575

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Silver Lion
Year 1558 – 1560
Rulers Mary I (1542–1567) , Francis (1558–1560)
Composition Billon (.0417 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g) 0.96
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Silver Lion from Scotland. Issued from 1558 to 1560. Struck in Billon (.0417 silver). Measures 15 mm and weighs 0.96 g.

Obverse
Crowned 'FM' monogram, flanked by left facing dolphins. (Francis and Mary, by the grace of God, King and Queen of Scotland, Dauphin and Dauphiness of Viennois)
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion. (Truth has conquered)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1560  —
1559  —
1558  — Those dated '58' are likely all contemporary counterfeits

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